Rodolfo Hontiveros Gabriel II (born July 1, 1986), popularly known as Precious Paula Nicole, is a Filipino drag performer and actor. She is best known for winning the inaugural season of Drag Race Philippines. She is a member of the Divine Divas with Brigiding and Viñas DeLuxe. She performs at O Bar and has impersonated Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, and Regine Velasquez.
Personal life Gabriel was born in Daet, Camarines Norte, Philippines as Rodolfo Hontiveros Gabriel II. Gabriel is bisexual, and uses "the pronoun 'he' out of drag and 'she' when she's on stage".
Discography Singles +List of SinglesTitleYear"Precious Heart"2025"Malaya"
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2024Happy (M)other's DayDada DyAn official entry to 2024 The Manila Film Festival (TMFF)2025Sisenta!CarloAn official entry to the Puregold Cinepanalo Film Festival 2025Lip Sync AssassinSampaguitaLead role; an official entry to the 2025 Cine Pride Film Festival
Television Year Title Role Notes 2021Tropang LOLContestant"LOL Drag Queendom" 2022 Drag Race Philippines Season 1, Winner (10 episodes) Drag Race Philippines: Untucked!HerselfSeason 1 (10 episodes) 2023Drag You & MeDragona Eat Bulaga!Herself"Babala! 'Wag Kayong Ganuuun..."Bring Back My GirlsSeason 22024Family FeudContestantTeam The Divine Divas (with Brigiding, Viñas DeLuxe, Salmo Nella)2025Rainbow RumbleSeason 1 (Ep. 47); Drag Queens (with Brigiding, Viñas DeLuxe, Lady Morgana, Minty Fresh)Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian RoyaleJudgeSeason 1 (2 episodes)
Music videos TitleYearDirector(s)"Paruparo" (with Bini)2026Kerbs Balagtas
Awards and nominations +Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination Award Year Category Nominee(s) / Work(s) Result Cine Pride Film Festival2025Best Lead PerformanceLip Sync AssassinNylon Manila's Big Bold Brave Awards2023Gen-Z Approved Drag QueenHerself2024 Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival2025Special Citation for Performance in Open Short FilmLip Sync Assassin
Listicles +Name of publisher, name of listicle, year listed, and placement result Publisher Listicle Year Result Tatler Asia Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2023 Placed
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